Method for producing a dehydrated whole food product
US7074444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L11/05
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing a reconstitutable, dehydrated whole bean product is shown. The method calls for utilizing a combination convection/microwave heating chamber to dry cooked whole beans in such a way as to preserve the integrity of the beans and, thus, significantly enhance the texture and quality of the bean product. The method requires a shorter amount of time than, and enables a significant reduction in the amount of bird mouthing that, is prevalent in existing methods.
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